According to sources in France, Manchester United is considering making a big-money deal for Leicester City center-back Wesley Fofana.
Following the record-breaking signing of Harry Maguire in the summer of 2019, the Red Devils are considering taking another central defender from the King Power Stadium, according to Foot Mercato.
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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is looking to match his captain with another top-level defender next season, and Fofana fits the bill exactly.
Since his £36.5 million relocations from Saint-Etienne in the previous summer transfer window, the France U21 international has been in sublime shape.
This season, the 22-year-old has made 20 Premier League appearances, establishing himself as one of Brendan Rodgers' core first-team stars.
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Leicester signed their defensive talisman to a five-year deal last summer and are reluctant to sell him anytime soon.
Furthermore, Rodgers holds Fofana in high regard and regards him as critical to his plans for next season, particularly with Champions League football seemingly within reach for the Foxes.
Leicester also slapped an eye-watering £80m price tag on Maguire's head in an attempt to prevent United from replicating the Maguire contract.
What is Leciester's opinion on Fofana?
As previously said, Fofana is one of Rodgers' most loyal allies as the British boss attempts to build his defense around the French starlet.
The King Power outfit has raised the bar and is on track to become a regular top-four fixture in the Premier League.
Leicester cannot afford to sell their best players to direct competitors in order to reach the aim, as was formerly the case.
To prevent a repeat of the Maguire situation, the Foxes are willing to go to whatever length to retain their star players.
As a result, they've put a hefty price tag on Fofana and will hold to their weapons when the transfer window reopens.
Is Fofana a good buy?
Despite an impressive debut Premier League season, Fofana has yet to become a household name.
While his talent has never been called into question, he also needs to demonstrate that he can be a dependable long-term alternative.
Based on his results this season, Fofana is a rising star.
The Frenchman has averaged 3.8 clearances per game (WhoScored), as well as 2.00 tackles and 2.4 steals per game.
So it's fair to say that the prized rookie has shown world-class talent in his first Premier League season.
However, when it comes to spending such large sums, sustainability is important, which United should keep in mind.
Fofana has only one season of experience in the English Premier League, and there is no assurance that he will be able to replicate his present form in the future.
While he seems to be a risk worth taking, investing £80 million on a comparatively inexperienced center-back deserves caution, particularly in these unpredictable times.
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